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In Dean Koontz's book "The Good Guy", how much money is Time given in the bar?
$10,000. Dean Koontz worked as a high school teacher before deciding to write full-time.
The hero of John Scalzi's book "Old Man's War" is how many years old when he signs up to be a soldier?
75 Years Old. John Scalzi wrote "The Ghost Brigades" which is the sequel to "Old Man's War".
What does the title refer to in "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"?
Death. Dylan Thomas, a Welsh poet, wrote "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night".
In "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen, the narrator reminisces about his life in what career?
The Circus. Sara Gruen is an avid animal lover.
Which novel, by Kate DiCamillo, is about a homeless dog who helps a young girl make friends?
Because Of Winn-Dixie. In "Because of Winn-Dixie", the dog is named after the grocery store where the little girl finds him.
"Anne of Green Gables" is set in what part of Canada?
Prince Edward Island. Prince Edward Island has a beach with reddish sand and sand dunes.
What was Kino's profession in "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck?
Fisherman. Kino says he will buy an education for his son and a church wedding with the money he gets for the pearl.
In "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", two men were in love with which woman?
Katrina. Washington Irving proposed to a woman named Emily Foster, but she would not marry him.
Who wrote the play that the movie "About Last Night" was based upon?
David Mamet. "About Last Night" is based on David Mamet's play "Sexual Perversity in Chicago".
Which 1960's author was the leader of a group called the "Merry Pranksters"?
Ken Kesey. "The Merry Pranksters" took a road trip in 1964 in a psychedelically painted school bus.
In "Childhood's End", Alexander Wainwright was the leader of which organization?
Freedom League. "Childhood's End" is a science fiction novel that deals with alien invasion on Earth.
Which of these is NOT the Newspeak name of a Ministry of Oceania in George Orwell's "1984"?
Mininfo. The Ministry of Truth became, in Newspeak, Minitrue in George Orwell's "1984".
What #1 bestseller in 2006 helps new and current dog owners better understand their pets' needs?
Cesar's Way. Cesar Millan is known as the dog whisperer.
Who was the most famous 19th century female poet in America?
Emily Dickinson. Emily Dickinson spent most of her life in her home, isolated from the outside world.
Which is not a children's book written by Judy Blume?
Sarah, Plain And Tall. "Sarah, Plain and Tall" was the winner of the Newbery Medal in 1986.
Charles Darwin is known best as this?
Scientist. Charles Darwin came up with the process of natural selection.
How does Gatsby die in "The Great Gatsby"?
Shot In His Pool. "The Great Gatsby" was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Which 2004 book, subtitled "7 steps to living at your full potential", was a best-seller?
Your Best Life Now. The 2004 book "Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential" was written by Pastor Joel Osteen.
Who is the protagonist of "Nineteen Eighty-Four"?
Winston Smith. O'Brien is the antagonist who deceives Winston and Julia.
Jeffrey Deaver's "The Sleeping Doll" features Kathryn Dance, who first appeared in what book?
The Cold Moon. Kathryn Dance is an interrogator and body language expert.
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